Method Frameworks

Method Frameworks is a new venture from Scottish frame manufacturers Five Land Bikes. For years we have been the manufacturing partner to some of the industry’s most respected brands - cutting tubes, welding, machining and painting frames to the highest possible standard in our workshop in Edinburgh. You might even be riding around on a frame we’ve built.

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Method is Five Land Bikes advanced development division that lets people get hold of frames that we have designed and built in our workshop directly from us. These are the frames we want to ride ourselves and that make use of all the cumulative knowledge we’ve gained from over a decade of hands-on making.

Our location at the foot of the Pentland Hills, the world class riding of the Tweed Valley nearby and our harsh Scottish winters give us an advantage in creating functional, capable bikes that thrive in the toughest conditions and work when you need them to.

A Bit About Us

Originally product designers, we got our start as frame fabricators at Shand Cycles in 2013. We (Matt and Callum) started the B2B manufacturing company Five Land Bikes in 2017. Since then we have been lucky enough to build for lots of brands that are great at what they do and are committed to supporting UK manufacturing. Folk like Cotic, Mason, Swarf and Frameworks.

We are rider owned and 100% independent. All Method frames are designed, tested, fabricated and finished by the team in our Edinburgh workshop. Looking after every aspect of the manufacturing process means we can prototype faster, learn harder and ensure the highest level of workmanship which ultimately means better bikes.

Our bikes are made to be fun, hassle free and long lasting. We wanted to make bikes that are easy to live with so you’ll see external cable routing, threaded BB shells, plenty of scope to carry bottles or kit and proper corrosion protection.

To get the ball rolling we have a short travel titanium hardtail and a steel gravel frameset.

ZAPR

Our fast, fun, short travel ripper.

A modern day short travel trail bike totally capable of XC laps, big days out loaded up or making the most of your local single track.

This fun loving hardtail was designed to do it all and put a smile on your face. Its short chain stays and light weight make manuals, hops and twisty turns a breeze.

The Important Bits

Made in Scotland
3D printed yoke for big tyre and chainring clearance
120mm travel forks
3/2.5 titanium tube set
UDH/T type compatible
Single speed options with the use of a Ride Works EBB in the T47 BB shell
External bottle bosses on the seat tube allowing for the biggest dropper posts
Can be run as a mullet
3D printed dropouts
Proportional geometry and size specific chain stay lengths
External cable routing
Options to add top tube bag mounts, rack mounts and removal of cable guides for wireless set ups
Satin bead blasted finish with anodised graphics
2.6” 29er / 2.8” 27.5
Frame weight size M 1752g ex. hardware
6 anodised graphic colour options

Geometry

TRIPI

Launching along with the ZAPR is our ultimate go everywhere gravel shredder.

Cover big distances at speed with our take on the ultimate gravel adventure bike. From your front door, into the hills and back again, the TRIPI will eat up the miles on any road or trail. Confident on sketchy terrain and rugged descents, it takes as much inspiration from mountain bikes as road bikes meaning it's not scared of a bit of single track if that’s your thing.

Gravel racer, day tripper, weekend shredder or your daily commuter - this versatile frame features a carefully selected Columbus steel tube set for all day comfort, multiple load carrying configurations, clearance for big tyres and confidence inspiring geometry.

The Important Bits

Made in Scotland
No toe clip on any size
Dropper post ready
Loads of bosses for bottles and kit
External cable routing
Quality Columbus steel tubeset
UDH/T-type compatible
Size specific chain stay lengths
Columbus Futura Cross+ fork with adjustable rake
1x or 2x on standard road or gravel chain lines
Quality wet coat matt paint finish
E coat anti-corrosion treatment inside and out
Options for Di2, top tube bag mounts, internal top tube dynamo routing and removal of cable guides for wireless set ups
700 x 47 or 27.5 x 2.1 tyre clearance
Frame weight size M 2040g ex. hardware
Frameset weight as supplied inc. headset/hardware 2930g
5 colour options